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According to the EPA, the national recycling rate in the U.S. is only about 34%. That means most of our solid waste goes to landfills and incinerators - including recyclable items like paper, glass, metal and plastic. Massive amounts of food waste that can be composted is clogging landfills, creating dangerous greenhouse gases. Many cities are starting to tackle this problem by implementing policies to help curb the waste by recycling and composting more. It's known as the "zero waste" movement, and San Francisco is on the forefront. Other cities that have zero waste goals include Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Austin, and Oakland. But San Francisco has been the most aggressive. In 2009 the board of supervisors passed an ordinance requiring all residents and business to recycle and compost their waste, making it the first American city to make composting mandatory. Its goal is to achieve zero waste by 2020, and it has diverted 80% of its waste from landfills so far. Now the city is getting attention from all around the world. Government officials from China, Italy, France, Denmark, India and many other countries have visited San Francisco's state of the art recycling and composting facilities in hopes of learning how to replicate its success.
For more on San Francisco's ZeroWaste plan: http://sfenvironment.org/zero-waste
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1. Jan 5, 2016 — Two Australian surfers are gaining the attention from investors around the world for their invention of a device that helps clean the ocean, according to Australia'sABC News.
2. Feb 22, 2017 — China power companies are using drones that emit flames to burn down the trash stuck on power lines.
3. Mar 6, 2016 — Music festivals are notorious for bad Wi-Fi connectivity and littering. Luckily, two Mumbai entrepreneurs have created a solution: a trash can that offers Wi-Fi in exchange for garbage.
4. Feb 26, 2017 — An interesting-looking device has cleared over a million pounds of trash from Baltimore harbor since it was installed in May 2014.
5. Nov 9, 2016 — A New York startup has developed an innovative way to recycle waste plastic, converting it into an alternative building material that can be used to build affordable housing.
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In the US, over 50% of trash (that's 1000 pounds per year, per American citizen) sits in landfills waiting to decompose...or not decompose. In this episode of Fw:Thinking, Jonathan Strickland explores the future of environmental science and some creative ideas that aim to solve our problems with pollution and waste management.
How would YOU solve the trash problem? We want to know! Share your ideas in the comments.
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Municipal solid waste

Municipal solid waste (MSW), commonly known as trash or garbage in the United States and as refuse or rubbish in Britain, is a waste type consisting of everyday items that are discarded by the public. "Garbage" can also refer specifically to food waste, as in a garbage disposal; the two are sometimes collected separately.

Composition

The composition of municipal solid waste varies greatly from municipality to municipality (country to country) and changes significantly with time. In municipalities (countries) which have a well developed waste recycling system, the waste stream consists mainly of intractable wastes such as plastic film, and unrecyclable packaging materials. At the start of the 20th century, the majority of domestic waste (53%) in the UK consisted of coal ash from open fires.
In developed municipalities (countries) without significant recycling activity it predominantly includes food wastes, market wastes, yard wastes, plastic containers and product packaging materials, and other miscellaneous solid wastes from residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sources. Most definitions of municipal solid waste do not include industrial wastes, agricultural wastes, medical waste, radioactive waste or sewage sludge. Waste collection is performed by the municipality within a given area. The term residual waste relates to waste left from household sources containing materials that have not been separated out or sent for reprocessing. Waste can be classified in several ways but the following list represents a typical classification:

Nevado San Francisco

Nevado San Francisco, or Cerro San Francisco (Spanish pronunciation:[sam fɾanˈsisko]), is a stratovolcano on the border between Argentina and Chile, located just southeast of San Francisco Pass. It is considered extinct and is one of the several 6,000m (19,700ft) peaks in the area, of which the chief is the Ojos del Salado. The volcano is composed from andesite with the exception of basaltic cones and lava flows on the eastern side. These cones are part of the Peinado lineament and a sample was dated 200,000 years ago by argon chronology. On the summit lie two circle-shaped constructs, of Inca or Formative period ages.

References

Waste management

Waste management is all those activities and action required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.
This includes amongst other things, collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste together with monitoring and regulation. It also encompasses the legal and regulatory framework that relates to waste management encompassing guidance on recycling etc.

The term usually relates to all kinds of waste, whether generated during the extraction of raw materials, the processing of raw materials into intermediate and final products, the consumption of final products, or other human activities, including municipal (residential, institutional, commercial), agricultural, and special (health care, household hazardous wastes, sewage sludge). Waste management is intended to reduce adverse effects of waste on health, the environment or aesthetics.

History

In 1971, Harm Huizenga, a Dutchimmigrant, began hauling garbage at $1.25/wagon in Chicago. In 1968, Wayne Huizenga, Dean Buntrock, and Larry Beck founded Waste Management, Inc. and began aggressively purchasing many of the smaller garbage collection services across the country, as the descendant firm of Harm Huizenga. In 1971, Waste Management went public, and by 1972, the company had made 133 acquisitions with $82M in revenue. It had 60,000 commercial and industrial accounts and 600,000 residential customers in 19 states and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. In the 1980s, Waste Management acquired Service Corporation of America (SCA) to become the largest waste hauler in the country.

Waste Management (album)

Waste Management is the third English language (sixth overall) studio album by Russian recording group t.A.T.u. released in the Russian Federation on 15 December 2009 by their own independent record label T.A. Music. Unlike their previous English studio album, it is the group's first studio album not released by Interscope Records due to their departure from the label in 2006. The album was no longer handled by their primary producers and song writers, which included Martin Kierszenbaum and Trevor Horn. Instead, it was produced by producers including Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander, Sergio Galoyan and Boris Renski, who served as their executive producer.

Unlike their previous studio albums, Waste Management is exclusively seated in the electronic dance music genres, including musical influences from dance, electronica, techno and eurodance. Upon its release, the album debuted with generally favorable reviews from music critics, who felt the production and musical composition suited the group well and considered it as one of their best release. The album did not do well commercial-wise, only managing to peak in countries including Canada, Mexico, Russia and Taiwan, becoming the group's least successful album to date.

Solid waste/Garbage affects and causes

4:16

How San Francisco Is Becoming A Zero Waste City

How San Francisco Is Becoming A Zero Waste City

How San Francisco Is Becoming A Zero Waste City

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According to the EPA, the national recycling rate in the U.S. is only about 34%. That means most of our solid waste goes to landfills and incinerators - including recyclable items like paper, glass, metal and plastic. Massive amounts of food waste that can be composted is clogging landfills, creating dangerous greenhouse gases. Many cities are starting to tackle this problem by implementing policies to help curb the waste by recycling and composting more. It's known as the "zero waste" movement, and San Francisco is on the forefront. Other cities that have zero waste goals include Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Austin, and Oakland. But San Francisco has been the most aggressive. In 2009 the board of supervisors passed an ordinance requiring all residents and business to recycle and compost their waste, making it the first American city to make composting mandatory. Its goal is to achieve zero waste by 2020, and it has diverted 80% of its waste from landfills so far. Now the city is getting attention from all around the world. Government officials from China, Italy, France, Denmark, India and many other countries have visited San Francisco's state of the art recycling and composting facilities in hopes of learning how to replicate its success.
For more on San Francisco's ZeroWaste plan: http://sfenvironment.org/zero-waste
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1. Jan 5, 2016 — Two Australian surfers are gaining the attention from investors around the world for their invention of a device that helps clean the ocean, according to Australia'sABC News.
2. Feb 22, 2017 — China power companies are using drones that emit flames to burn down the trash stuck on power lines.
3. Mar 6, 2016 — Music festivals are notorious for bad Wi-Fi connectivity and littering. Luckily, two Mumbai entrepreneurs have created a solution: a trash can that offers Wi-Fi in exchange for garbage.
4. Feb 26, 2017 — An interesting-looking device has cleared over a million pounds of trash from Baltimore harbor since it was installed in May 2014.
5. Nov 9, 2016 — A New York startup has developed an innovative way to recycle waste plastic, converting it into an alternative building material that can be used to build affordable housing.
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4:08

How Do We Solve Our Trash Problem?

How Do We Solve Our Trash Problem?

How Do We Solve Our Trash Problem?

In the US, over 50% of trash (that's 1000 pounds per year, per American citizen) sits in landfills waiting to decompose...or not decompose. In this episode of Fw:Thinking, Jonathan Strickland explores the future of environmental science and some creative ideas that aim to solve our problems with pollution and waste management.
How would YOU solve the trash problem? We want to know! Share your ideas in the comments.
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Environmental Waste Pollution

Mitigating pollutant emissions from municipal solid waste

Waste is a significant source of short-lived climate pollutants. As the third largest man-made source of methane, waste contributes to climate change and ozone pollution. Open waste burning and the use of polluting collection vehicles emit black carbon, a key component of particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution.
When unsustainably managed, waste is also a breeding ground for toxins and microbes that contaminate the air, soil, and water.
There are proven solutions to improve waste management practices that will reduce emissions from the sector and lead to cleaner, more sustainable cities. These include:
--Organic waste diversion
--Landfill gas capture and use
--Open waste burning prevention
Find out more at: http://www.ccacoalition.org/waste

10:15

solid waste management - an easy introduction

solid waste management - an easy introduction

solid waste management - an easy introduction

Introduction to Solid waste management that simplifies learning of the major steps involved in solid waste generation, principles such as the 3R principle, Segregation at Source and Source reduction.In addition to common Environmental pollutants of Air, Water and other kinds; the contribution of Solid wastes and their management is very important. Solid wastes include all the physical waste that occupies land space and creates a variety of undesirable changes in the Environment.
For example, Solid waste accumulated in a particular place can emit foul odour in the surrounding vicinity creating a form of air pollution. Additionally, waste liquid oozing out of the solid waste can contaminate the soil and seep into the groundwater, contributing to both Soil and Water pollution. Solid waste left untreated can become breeding ground for pathogens and their vectors; thus increasing the chances of diseases.
The most disturbing problem with Solid waste is that it can get accumulated very fast and cannot be dealt with entirely at the source of origin. This is why the management of Solid waste is considered more important that its eventual control. The management of Solid wastes has distinct principles and methodologies.
Basically, all Solid waste can be differentiated into two types. They are Biodegradable and Non biodegradable.
BIODEGRADABLE: These include waste material that can be effectively broken down by micro-organisms into their elemental constituents. Although they are easily degradable; ineffective management can lead to environmental nuisance by leaching out or decomposing and causing foul odour.
NON-BIODEGRADABLE: These include waste material composed of non-biodegradable material ie., substances that cannot generally be broken down by natural decomposition or by micro-organisms. The most prominent examples include Plastic materials.

Disposal of solid waste

SOLID WASTE (land pollution)

Solid Waste Pollution

published: 20 Apr 2016

Solid Waste

031 - Solid Waste
In this video Paul Andersen explains the basics of solid waste including trends over time, basic composition, and disposal. A brief description of the three R's (reuse, reduce, and recycle) is included as ways to minimize waste. Legislation including RCRA and CERCLA (the Superfund Act) were enacted to deal with hazardous waste. A description of basic landfill construction is also included.
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Solid waste/Garbage affects and causes

published: 15 Jun 2014

How San Francisco Is Becoming A Zero Waste City

To watch the next episode about how LaurenSinger fit 2 years of trash in a single jar, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYDQcBQUDpw&list=PLRX7cVaoYVM7ZQFF6QTrYdhj_z2phxWNJ&index=10
According to the EPA, the national recycling rate in the U.S. is only about 34%. That means most of our solid waste goes to landfills and incinerators - including recyclable items like paper, glass, metal and plastic. Massive amounts of food waste that can be composted is clogging landfills, creating dangerous greenhouse gases. Many cities are starting to tackle this problem by implementing policies to help curb the waste by recycling and composting more. It's known as the "zero waste" movement, and San Francisco is on the forefront. Other cities that have zero waste goals include Portland, Seattle,...

1. Jan 5, 2016 — Two Australian surfers are gaining the attention from investors around the world for their invention of a device that helps clean the ocean, according to Australia'sABC News.
2. Feb 22, 2017 — China power companies are using drones that emit flames to burn down the trash stuck on power lines.
3. Mar 6, 2016 — Music festivals are notorious for bad Wi-Fi connectivity and littering. Luckily, two Mumbai entrepreneurs have created a solution: a trash can that offers Wi-Fi in exchange for garbage.
4. Feb 26, 2017 — An interesting-looking device has cleared over a million pounds of trash from Baltimore harbor since it was installed in May 2014.
5. Nov 9, 2016 — A New York startup has developed an innovative way to recycle waste plastic, converting it into an alternat...

published: 05 Oct 2017

How Do We Solve Our Trash Problem?

In the US, over 50% of trash (that's 1000 pounds per year, per American citizen) sits in landfills waiting to decompose...or not decompose. In this episode of Fw:Thinking, Jonathan Strickland explores the future of environmental science and some creative ideas that aim to solve our problems with pollution and waste management.
How would YOU solve the trash problem? We want to know! Share your ideas in the comments.
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published: 31 Jul 2013

Solid waste Pollution

published: 30 May 2017

Solid Waste Management English

published: 07 Oct 2014

Environmental Waste Pollution

Mitigating pollutant emissions from municipal solid waste

Waste is a significant source of short-lived climate pollutants. As the third largest man-made source of methane, waste contributes to climate change and ozone pollution. Open waste burning and the use of polluting collection vehicles emit black carbon, a key component of particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution.
When unsustainably managed, waste is also a breeding ground for toxins and microbes that contaminate the air, soil, and water.
There are proven solutions to improve waste management practices that will reduce emissions from the sector and lead to cleaner, more sustainable cities. These include:
--Organic waste diversion
--Landfill gas capture and use
--Open waste burning prevention
Find out more at: http://www.ccacoalition.org/waste

published: 26 Apr 2018

solid waste management - an easy introduction

Introduction to Solid waste management that simplifies learning of the major steps involved in solid waste generation, principles such as the 3R principle, Segregation at Source and Source reduction.In addition to common Environmental pollutants of Air, Water and other kinds; the contribution of Solid wastes and their management is very important. Solid wastes include all the physical waste that occupies land space and creates a variety of undesirable changes in the Environment.
For example, Solid waste accumulated in a particular place can emit foul odour in the surrounding vicinity creating a form of air pollution. Additionally, waste liquid oozing out of the solid waste can contaminate the soil and seep into the groundwater, contributing to both Soil and Water pollution. Solid waste le...

How San Francisco Is Becoming A Zero Waste City

To watch the next episode about how LaurenSinger fit 2 years of trash in a single jar, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYDQcBQUDpw&list=PLRX7cVaoYV...

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According to the EPA, the national recycling rate in the U.S. is only about 34%. That means most of our solid waste goes to landfills and incinerators - including recyclable items like paper, glass, metal and plastic. Massive amounts of food waste that can be composted is clogging landfills, creating dangerous greenhouse gases. Many cities are starting to tackle this problem by implementing policies to help curb the waste by recycling and composting more. It's known as the "zero waste" movement, and San Francisco is on the forefront. Other cities that have zero waste goals include Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Austin, and Oakland. But San Francisco has been the most aggressive. In 2009 the board of supervisors passed an ordinance requiring all residents and business to recycle and compost their waste, making it the first American city to make composting mandatory. Its goal is to achieve zero waste by 2020, and it has diverted 80% of its waste from landfills so far. Now the city is getting attention from all around the world. Government officials from China, Italy, France, Denmark, India and many other countries have visited San Francisco's state of the art recycling and composting facilities in hopes of learning how to replicate its success.
For more on San Francisco's ZeroWaste plan: http://sfenvironment.org/zero-waste
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According to the EPA, the national recycling rate in the U.S. is only about 34%. That means most of our solid waste goes to landfills and incinerators - including recyclable items like paper, glass, metal and plastic. Massive amounts of food waste that can be composted is clogging landfills, creating dangerous greenhouse gases. Many cities are starting to tackle this problem by implementing policies to help curb the waste by recycling and composting more. It's known as the "zero waste" movement, and San Francisco is on the forefront. Other cities that have zero waste goals include Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Austin, and Oakland. But San Francisco has been the most aggressive. In 2009 the board of supervisors passed an ordinance requiring all residents and business to recycle and compost their waste, making it the first American city to make composting mandatory. Its goal is to achieve zero waste by 2020, and it has diverted 80% of its waste from landfills so far. Now the city is getting attention from all around the world. Government officials from China, Italy, France, Denmark, India and many other countries have visited San Francisco's state of the art recycling and composting facilities in hopes of learning how to replicate its success.
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1. Jan 5, 2016 — Two Australian surfers are gaining the attention from investors around the world for their invention of a device that helps clean the ocean, ac...

1. Jan 5, 2016 — Two Australian surfers are gaining the attention from investors around the world for their invention of a device that helps clean the ocean, according to Australia'sABC News.
2. Feb 22, 2017 — China power companies are using drones that emit flames to burn down the trash stuck on power lines.
3. Mar 6, 2016 — Music festivals are notorious for bad Wi-Fi connectivity and littering. Luckily, two Mumbai entrepreneurs have created a solution: a trash can that offers Wi-Fi in exchange for garbage.
4. Feb 26, 2017 — An interesting-looking device has cleared over a million pounds of trash from Baltimore harbor since it was installed in May 2014.
5. Nov 9, 2016 — A New York startup has developed an innovative way to recycle waste plastic, converting it into an alternative building material that can be used to build affordable housing.
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1. Jan 5, 2016 — Two Australian surfers are gaining the attention from investors around the world for their invention of a device that helps clean the ocean, according to Australia'sABC News.
2. Feb 22, 2017 — China power companies are using drones that emit flames to burn down the trash stuck on power lines.
3. Mar 6, 2016 — Music festivals are notorious for bad Wi-Fi connectivity and littering. Luckily, two Mumbai entrepreneurs have created a solution: a trash can that offers Wi-Fi in exchange for garbage.
4. Feb 26, 2017 — An interesting-looking device has cleared over a million pounds of trash from Baltimore harbor since it was installed in May 2014.
5. Nov 9, 2016 — A New York startup has developed an innovative way to recycle waste plastic, converting it into an alternative building material that can be used to build affordable housing.
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How Do We Solve Our Trash Problem?

In the US, over 50% of trash (that's 1000 pounds per year, per American citizen) sits in landfills waiting to decompose...or not decompose. In this episode of ...

In the US, over 50% of trash (that's 1000 pounds per year, per American citizen) sits in landfills waiting to decompose...or not decompose. In this episode of Fw:Thinking, Jonathan Strickland explores the future of environmental science and some creative ideas that aim to solve our problems with pollution and waste management.
How would YOU solve the trash problem? We want to know! Share your ideas in the comments.
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In the US, over 50% of trash (that's 1000 pounds per year, per American citizen) sits in landfills waiting to decompose...or not decompose. In this episode of Fw:Thinking, Jonathan Strickland explores the future of environmental science and some creative ideas that aim to solve our problems with pollution and waste management.
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Mitigating pollutant emissions from municipal solid waste

Waste is a significant source of short-lived climate pollutants. As the third largest man-made source of methane, waste contributes to climate change and ozone ...

Waste is a significant source of short-lived climate pollutants. As the third largest man-made source of methane, waste contributes to climate change and ozone pollution. Open waste burning and the use of polluting collection vehicles emit black carbon, a key component of particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution.
When unsustainably managed, waste is also a breeding ground for toxins and microbes that contaminate the air, soil, and water.
There are proven solutions to improve waste management practices that will reduce emissions from the sector and lead to cleaner, more sustainable cities. These include:
--Organic waste diversion
--Landfill gas capture and use
--Open waste burning prevention
Find out more at: http://www.ccacoalition.org/waste

Waste is a significant source of short-lived climate pollutants. As the third largest man-made source of methane, waste contributes to climate change and ozone pollution. Open waste burning and the use of polluting collection vehicles emit black carbon, a key component of particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution.
When unsustainably managed, waste is also a breeding ground for toxins and microbes that contaminate the air, soil, and water.
There are proven solutions to improve waste management practices that will reduce emissions from the sector and lead to cleaner, more sustainable cities. These include:
--Organic waste diversion
--Landfill gas capture and use
--Open waste burning prevention
Find out more at: http://www.ccacoalition.org/waste

Introduction to Solid waste management that simplifies learning of the major steps involved in solid waste generation, principles such as the 3R principle, Segregation at Source and Source reduction.In addition to common Environmental pollutants of Air, Water and other kinds; the contribution of Solid wastes and their management is very important. Solid wastes include all the physical waste that occupies land space and creates a variety of undesirable changes in the Environment.
For example, Solid waste accumulated in a particular place can emit foul odour in the surrounding vicinity creating a form of air pollution. Additionally, waste liquid oozing out of the solid waste can contaminate the soil and seep into the groundwater, contributing to both Soil and Water pollution. Solid waste left untreated can become breeding ground for pathogens and their vectors; thus increasing the chances of diseases.
The most disturbing problem with Solid waste is that it can get accumulated very fast and cannot be dealt with entirely at the source of origin. This is why the management of Solid waste is considered more important that its eventual control. The management of Solid wastes has distinct principles and methodologies.
Basically, all Solid waste can be differentiated into two types. They are Biodegradable and Non biodegradable.
BIODEGRADABLE: These include waste material that can be effectively broken down by micro-organisms into their elemental constituents. Although they are easily degradable; ineffective management can lead to environmental nuisance by leaching out or decomposing and causing foul odour.
NON-BIODEGRADABLE: These include waste material composed of non-biodegradable material ie., substances that cannot generally be broken down by natural decomposition or by micro-organisms. The most prominent examples include Plastic materials.

Introduction to Solid waste management that simplifies learning of the major steps involved in solid waste generation, principles such as the 3R principle, Segregation at Source and Source reduction.In addition to common Environmental pollutants of Air, Water and other kinds; the contribution of Solid wastes and their management is very important. Solid wastes include all the physical waste that occupies land space and creates a variety of undesirable changes in the Environment.
For example, Solid waste accumulated in a particular place can emit foul odour in the surrounding vicinity creating a form of air pollution. Additionally, waste liquid oozing out of the solid waste can contaminate the soil and seep into the groundwater, contributing to both Soil and Water pollution. Solid waste left untreated can become breeding ground for pathogens and their vectors; thus increasing the chances of diseases.
The most disturbing problem with Solid waste is that it can get accumulated very fast and cannot be dealt with entirely at the source of origin. This is why the management of Solid waste is considered more important that its eventual control. The management of Solid wastes has distinct principles and methodologies.
Basically, all Solid waste can be differentiated into two types. They are Biodegradable and Non biodegradable.
BIODEGRADABLE: These include waste material that can be effectively broken down by micro-organisms into their elemental constituents. Although they are easily degradable; ineffective management can lead to environmental nuisance by leaching out or decomposing and causing foul odour.
NON-BIODEGRADABLE: These include waste material composed of non-biodegradable material ie., substances that cannot generally be broken down by natural decomposition or by micro-organisms. The most prominent examples include Plastic materials.

How San Francisco Is Becoming A Zero Waste City

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According to the EPA, the national recycling rate in the U.S. is only about 34%. That means most of our solid waste goes to landfills and incinerators - including recyclable items like paper, glass, metal and plastic. Massive amounts of food waste that can be composted is clogging landfills, creating dangerous greenhouse gases. Many cities are starting to tackle this problem by implementing policies to help curb the waste by recycling and composting more. It's known as the "zero waste" movement, and San Francisco is on the forefront. Other cities that have zero waste goals include Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Austin, and Oakland. But San Francisco has been the most aggressive. In 2009 the board of supervisors passed an ordinance requiring all residents and business to recycle and compost their waste, making it the first American city to make composting mandatory. Its goal is to achieve zero waste by 2020, and it has diverted 80% of its waste from landfills so far. Now the city is getting attention from all around the world. Government officials from China, Italy, France, Denmark, India and many other countries have visited San Francisco's state of the art recycling and composting facilities in hopes of learning how to replicate its success.
For more on San Francisco's ZeroWaste plan: http://sfenvironment.org/zero-waste
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How Do We Solve Our Trash Problem?

In the US, over 50% of trash (that's 1000 pounds per year, per American citizen) sits in landfills waiting to decompose...or not decompose. In this episode of Fw:Thinking, Jonathan Strickland explores the future of environmental science and some creative ideas that aim to solve our problems with pollution and waste management.
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Mitigating pollutant emissions from municipal solid waste

Waste is a significant source of short-lived climate pollutants. As the third largest man-made source of methane, waste contributes to climate change and ozone pollution. Open waste burning and the use of polluting collection vehicles emit black carbon, a key component of particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution.
When unsustainably managed, waste is also a breeding ground for toxins and microbes that contaminate the air, soil, and water.
There are proven solutions to improve waste management practices that will reduce emissions from the sector and lead to cleaner, more sustainable cities. These include:
--Organic waste diversion
--Landfill gas capture and use
--Open waste burning prevention
Find out more at: http://www.ccacoalition.org/waste

Municipal solid waste

Municipal solid waste (MSW), commonly known as trash or garbage in the United States and as refuse or rubbish in Britain, is a waste type consisting of everyday items that are discarded by the public. "Garbage" can also refer specifically to food waste, as in a garbage disposal; the two are sometimes collected separately.

Composition

The composition of municipal solid waste varies greatly from municipality to municipality (country to country) and changes significantly with time. In municipalities (countries) which have a well developed waste recycling system, the waste stream consists mainly of intractable wastes such as plastic film, and unrecyclable packaging materials. At the start of the 20th century, the majority of domestic waste (53%) in the UK consisted of coal ash from open fires.
In developed municipalities (countries) without significant recycling activity it predominantly includes food wastes, market wastes, yard wastes, plastic containers and product packaging materials, and other miscellaneous solid wastes from residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sources. Most definitions of municipal solid waste do not include industrial wastes, agricultural wastes, medical waste, radioactive waste or sewage sludge. Waste collection is performed by the municipality within a given area. The term residual waste relates to waste left from household sources containing materials that have not been separated out or sent for reprocessing. Waste can be classified in several ways but the following list represents a typical classification:

In its crackdown on storing and selling polluting firecrackers, following the Supreme Court order, the ... The manufacture, sale, and use of joined crackers (series crackers or laris), the court said, were banned as they equally contribute to the air, noise and solidwastepollution....

...Lake, which is facing a threat from the drying up of its source lake (Sukhatal), construction activities and encroachments on the slopes around it, construction debris, solidwaste and other pollutants making their way into the lake waters, siltation and growing human population....

Speaking about the status of the process, Vishwas Shankarvar, deputy municipal commissioner of solidwaste management department said, "The contractors have to take permission from the MaharashtraPollutionControlBoard... commissioner of solidwaste management department....

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In its crackdown on storing and selling polluting firecrackers, following the Supreme Court order, the ... The manufacture, sale, and use of joined crackers (series crackers or laris), the court said, were banned as they equally contribute to the air, noise and solidwastepollution....

...Lake, which is facing a threat from the drying up of its source lake (Sukhatal), construction activities and encroachments on the slopes around it, construction debris, solidwaste and other pollutants making their way into the lake waters, siltation and growing human population....

Speaking about the status of the process, Vishwas Shankarvar, deputy municipal commissioner of solidwaste management department said, "The contractors have to take permission from the MaharashtraPollutionControlBoard... commissioner of solidwaste management department....

This clearly indicates that the New Delhi environment is impacted by its own sources within Delhi, which are predominantly vehicular emission, construction activities, industrial activities, power plants, burning of municipal solidwaste and sweeping activities, he added....

This clearly indicates that the New Delhi environment is impacted by its own sources within Delhi, which are predominantly vehicular emission, construction activities, industrial activities, power plants, burning of municipal solidwaste and sweeping activities, he added....

... causes the scarcity of the resources generating a lot of waste which pollutes our environment day-in and day-out ... The pollution of water bodies in J&K has reached a point of crisis, rendering them as cesspools due to solidwastes, wrong drainage pat­terns, sewerage, etc....

[India], Nov 5 (ANI) ... According to police, 1688kg of firecrackers were seized from West Delhi, 660kg seized from North Delhi, 150kg from East Delhi and 10kg from South Delhi ... The manufacture, sale, and use of joined crackers (series crackers or laris), the court said, were banned as they equally contribute to the air, noise and solidwastepollution....

In a bid to keep a check on the alarming pollution levels in the city ahead of the festive season, the ... The manufacture, sale, and use of joined crackers (series crackers or laris), the court said, were banned as they equally contribute to the air, noise and solidwastepollution....

In a bid to keep a check on the alarming pollution levels in the city ahead of Diwali, the police ... The manufacture, sale, and use of joined crackers (series crackers or laris), the court said, were banned as they equally contribute to the air, noise and solidwastepollution....

It lauded PRRC for its successful relocation of thousands of families living along the riverbanks to decent homes, adding that hundreds of private structures encroaching the river was dismantled and added that it was able to divert almost 22,000 kilograms of solidwaste from 1999 to 2017....

Earlier,&nbsp;in a bid to keep a check on the alarming pollution levels in the city ahead of the ... The manufacture, sale, and use of joined crackers (series crackers or laris), the court said, were banned as they equally contribute to the air, noise and solidwastepollution....

The co-operation of apartment complexes is vital for BBMP to solve issues such as solidwaste management, water and so on.” ... “If not this, the civic body should think of coming with an intensifying plan that will boost citizen’s better practices in handling solidwaste,” said Ravichander....